Contact the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for additional information or call 1-866-487-9243 if you have questions. When not all employees can work from home, we encourage employers to consider additional options to promote physical distancing, such as staggered work shifts.
What do you need to know about the Department of Labor?
The Department of Labor benefits from the substantial contributions of employees who are fluent in languages other than English.
Where can I find answers to my questions about labor?
Find answers to questions on various labor topics by selecting a category below. The Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations are the official source for regulatory information published by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
What to do if your employer does not pay your vacation time?
If your employer has not paid you your earned but unused vacation time, you can file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Labor. Employees should check their benefit policies for use or lose guidelines and notification from your employer to utilize those benefits as that my impact your ability to recovery.
Where can I find the US Department of Labor final rule?
The Final Rule is available through the Federal Register and the website. The RIN for the Final Rule is 1235-AA13. The docket ID number for the Final Rule is WHD-2016-0001.
Is there a work search requirement for unemployment?
No. There is a temporary exemption from the work search requirement for individuals receiving unemployment insurance benefits. The Secretary of Labor said claimants will not be penalized for answering “no” to this question on their weekly claim certification.
How does the New York Department of Labor work?
The Department of Labor works very hard to protect the integrity of our agency and programs. To combat and stop unemployment insurance (UI) fraud and identity theft, we work actively alongside local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, government agencies, claimants, and employers in New York State and around the country.
